Guides & resources
Make your next conversation more useful.
Start with practical preparation guides, then check scheme details and calculators at the official source.
Your first-home preparation checklist
Plan your deposit, buying costs and pre-approval questions.
Read the guide →BGW GUIDEPreparing for a self-employed home loan
Organise the financial information lenders may need.
Read the guide →BGW GUIDEWhat does it cost to refinance?
Compare the loan term, fees and repayments before switching.
Read the guide →Official calculators & buyer support
Check current information at the source.
Government programs and thresholds change. These links go to official Australian and Western Australian sources so you can confirm the current rules for your situation and location.
Mortgage switching calculator
Estimate switching costs, potential savings and the time needed to recover refinance costs.
Open official website ↗Mortgage calculator
Estimate repayments, borrowing amounts and the effect of paying a home loan sooner.
Open official website ↗5% Deposit Scheme
Check the current national scheme details, eligibility guidance and participating lenders.
Open official website ↗Help to Buy
Read the current shared-equity scheme information and use the official eligibility tools.
Open official website ↗First Home Super Saver Scheme
View the ATO’s current information about eligible voluntary super contributions for a first home.
Open official website ↗WA transfer duty calculator
Use RevenueWA’s official calculator for purchases in Western Australia.
Open official website ↗External information can change without notice. Confirm current requirements with the relevant agency. Buying outside WA? Brion can point you towards the relevant official state or territory source while helping with the lending side.
Your next step
Ready to talk about your loan?
Tell Brion what you are planning and the questions you would like answered.